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While the holidays are fast approaching, that doesnt mean that work hasnt started on The Batman.

A new report has surfaced that construction is underway at Cardington Sheds in the U.K. for what is said to be a scene in The Batman centered around a cathedral.

The sheds, which are actually hangers, have a long history of being featured in movies. Christopher Nolan has used them in Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight Rises, and Inception. They have also served as the Rebel Base on Yavin 4 in both Star Wars: A New Hope and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

Following on from the news that the Sheds were involved, the news turned to it being a funeral scene thanks to a posting by an extras agency. Action Feature Film has a huge funeral scene filming in Feb in Cardington Bedfordshire! The location matches up with where the Sheds are, as well as fitting in with the filming schedule of The Batman.

Considering the size of the sheds, dont be surprised if a lot more of the film is shot there. Well be keeping an eye out for sure.

With filming is expected to begin this winter, it looks as though everything is beginning to come together for the long-gestating film.

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CARSON Austin Ekeler didnt want any hints. He thought he knew the name of the Chargers home venue of the past three seasons.

They changed it to Dont tell me, the Chargers running back said. It used to be StubHub. Now its Divinity Health.

Chargers punter Ty Long had a better guess.

Dignity Health complex? Long said incorrectly.

Chargers defensive tackle Damion Square didnt hesitate. He knew the answer.

The Chargers played their home games this season at Dignity Health Sports Park. The only sports park in the NFL. The only soccer stadium in the NFL, and the only venue with less than 30,000 seats.

For three seasons, the Chargers home was one of a kind, but their time in Carson will come to an end Sunday against the Oakland Raiders. To many Chargers, the ending couldnt have come any sooner. Theyre ready to move to the new, shiny SoFi Stadium in Inglewood next season.

My real feeling Im kinda ready to get out of StubHub, to be honest, Ekeler said. Its small. Its cramped in the locker room. Its a good temporary spot, I guess.

Many Chargers shrugged when asked if theyll miss their temporary home with two names. It was StubHub Center before being renamed this year.

The Dig Yeah, we call it the Dig, Ekeler said after remembering the current name of the home venue. I havent said the name in a while. We havent had a home game in a while (before last weeks game).

In reality, the Chargers didnt have many home games in Carson. They were often booed because the opposing teams fans outnumbered the home fans by a wide margin. Its hard to get sentimental about a temporary venue with jeering crowds.

Theyll likely be booed again Sunday with the stands covered in silver and black to support the Raiders, the beloved former Los Angeles squad.

Im pretty excited for the new stadium to open up, Chargers right guard Michael Schofield said. Thats one way to say it. Its just been a very unique three seasons. Look at the game last week (against the Minnesota Vikings), 90 percent purple, maybe. Thats tough. Hopefully when we go to the new stadium its a lot better. Hopefully we have a decent fan base, a decent following.

Many Chargers fans took advantage of the high-priced demand on secondary ticket market websites and sold their tickets to people wanting to see their favorite team make a rare visit to Los Angeles. For more than two decades, there wasnt a pro football team in Los Angeles. Many football fans gravitated to other teams and likely wont change those allegiances any time soon just because the NFL returned to Los Angeles.

The Rams have also seen the visiting fans outnumber theirs at home, but not as often as the Chargers have, and its definitely not as noticeable at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum with a seat capacity of 78,000.

Dignity Health Sports Park, which holds 27,000, provided arguably the best fan experience in the NFL, but it wasnt much of an experience for the Chargers.

My mom came to a couple games, Schofield said. She said its very, very intimate. Its perfect for fans. Its nice for fans because theres no bad seat. You can sit anywhere and see the whole thing.

From a fan perspective it was nice, it was just hard not having a true home-field advantage. That was the problem.

Chargers coach Anthony Lynn compared Dignity Health Sports Park to high school football stadiums in Texas. Long said it was similar to the stadiums in the Canadian Football League, where he played two seasons with the BC Lions before joining the Chargers this season.

Were going to miss the place, said Lynn, who had his introductory news conference in 2017 at the home of the L.A. Galaxy. You never are going to play someplace like that again, I believe, in that type of intimate environment. Well miss it, but were looking forward to going to our new home.

The Chargers lost their first three games in Carson before winning the final five home games of the 2017 season. They have an 11-10 home record there and are 14-9 on the road during that three-year span.

Perhaps the Chargers best memory in Carson came on a night they lost. Chargers fans packed the soccer venue during a prime-time game against the Baltimore Ravens last December. The Chargers came into the game with an 11-3 record, but the loss cost them the AFC West lead and the No. 1 seed in the conference.

We actually kinda had a fan base, Schofield said about last years game. I remember that night game. Wow, these fans are getting loud. This is kinda cool. A lot of it depends on us. If were doing well, people will show up. If were not, then its going to be like last week.

Square isnt sure if the ratio between home fans and road fans will change at the new stadium just because its bigger and tickets will be more affordable.

It was the same in San Diego, Square said. You just gotta stop paying attention to (the crowd). It is what it is when youre playing with the Chargers at this moment. Hopefully it changes. We just have to accept the circumstances and perform.

Ekeler agrees with Square, but hes looking forward to playing in a true NFL stadium.

Theres something about that bigger stadium that feels like, OK, now Im on the big stage, Ekeler said. I feel like a Roman gladiator, a rock star, all that. Its just part of the experience.

There wasnt much of an experience for the Chargers in Carson, but they made it to the final game.

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Family Features

Adding additional bathroom space to your home or renovating an outdated lavatory can improve your homes usability and increase its value, too. To get the most practical benefits and value out of your new space, there are several factors to consider.

Before you get started, take into account these considerations about the design and function of your new bathroom from the remodeling experts at the National Association of the Remodeling Industry.

Space: A primary consideration is the available footprint to create your new bath. This is often a concern as children reach their teen years and also with expanding families. If there arent enough bathrooms in the house, you may want to add another, or it may be that you simply need to improve the layout and features to make better use of the existing space. For example, if the bath will be shared by multiple members of the family, a separation of the sinks from the rest of the room may be helpful.

Features: Determining how you will use your bathroom dictates the features youll want to include. A guest or hall bath is likely to have far fewer features than a master bath but may share some similarities with a kids bathroom. First, youll need to make decisions about basics like lighting, the number of sinks and amount of counter space youll need.

If you like baths, youll need to decide between a tub and shower combination unit or separate facilities. With a separate tub, the style you prefer may guide your overall design. The aesthetic for a bathroom with a focal point like a claw-foot tub is likely different from a jetted tub.

Storage: Storage is one of the biggest concerns in any design, particularly in rooms as small as typical bathrooms. Carefully consider this aspect of the room during your pre-planning phase. To help determine how much space you need, make a list of all the items you need to store in the bathroom, including cleaning agents, toiletries, linens, first aid items and medications.

Its a good idea to also think about where in the room you would like to store each of these items. You may want some of the toiletries in the shower area, while others will be used near the sink or dressing area.

Sustainability: Many contemporary bathroom fixtures are designed with sustainability in mind, so you can manage your water usage while still enjoying a water-rich environment. You can find water-saving features on everything from toilets to shower heads to even sink faucets.

Accessibility: Applying universal design principles to your project can promote safety and increase your homes appeal to a wider range of buyers in the future. In the bathroom, you can improve safety by incorporating non-slip flooring surfaces and ensuring the space is well-lit.

Other ideas include adjusting counter and toilet heights to make bathrooms more accessible (wall-hung toilets should be approximately two inches higher). You could incorporate structural bracing around the tub, shower and toilet for grab bars. You might also consider a walk-in tub or stand-up shower with no threshold, levered handles for faucets and an adjustable showerhead.

Find more ideas and inspiration for your bathroom design at remodelingdoneright.com.

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The Americans with Disabilities Act upgrades to the Health Department are done. The much-needed alterations included the relocation/removal of one wall, two doors and other modifications.

However, the cost of the work came in a little higher than expected, Health Director Shelly Schneider told the County Commission Monday morning. Commissioners approved covering the overage.

Weve made some drastic improvements for the nurses and for the vaccinations, she said. It has been wonderful for the Health Department and for the community.

This has helped work flow for the staff, she said. And, it has improved access and reduced wait times for the public.

C&K Construction of Great Bend was awarded the contract Aug. 26, and project is now complete, Schneider said. The department secured $12,500 in grants for the project, but during the course of the remodel, additions were made to the scope of work.

A final invoice has been submitted for payment by C&K with an additional cost of $5,006.60. Schneider said she was able to piece together funds from the myriad Kansas Department of Health and Environment grants her office receives each year to cover all but $3,136 of that, and there is room in her budget to cover the balance.

Commissioners said they saw the value in the remodeling. And, Chairwoman Jennifer Schartz said they appreciated her effort to find ways to pay for it.

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When engineers installed the Paradox Valley Salinity Control project in 1996 on the lower Dolores River in Southwest Colorado, the result was improved water quality in the nearby Colorado River and for millions of people and farms downstream.

But an unintended consequence of pumping briny fluid deep underground has been thousands of human-induced earthquakes.

The largest was a 4.5 magnitude quake on March 4, about a mile from the injection well, that was felt in Moab, Dove Creek, Cortez and Towaoc. The injected brine was the likely cause, according to seismologists.

After the record-breaking earthquake for that area, the Bureau of Reclamation salination injection well facility was shut down on a temporary basis to allow for further study.

Draft EISThis month, a Draft Environmental Impact Statement analyzing alternatives for continued salinity control at the location was released. Comments are being taken until Feb. 4. Those interested may submit comments by email to paradoxeis@usbr.gov, or to Ed Warner, Area Manager, Bureau of Reclamation, 445 West Gunnison Ave., Suite 221, Grand Junction, CO 81501.

Two public meetings will be held: at 5 p.m. Jan. 14 in Paradox at Paradox Valley Charter School, 21501 6 Mile Road; and at 6 p.m. Jan. 15 in Montrose at Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 1391 S. Townsend Ave.

According to the EIS, Because the underground reservoir pressure and induced seismicity have increased, and brine disposal rates have had to be substantially reduced in response, a new brine control and disposal facility is needed.

At the Reclamation facility near Bedrock, a series of nine wells draws up the briny groundwater prevalent in the Paradox Valley, known for salt deposits left over from an ancient shallow sea.

It is piped to a nearby injection well that sends the salt water 2.9 miles underground to the Mississippi Leadville Formation.

The Dolores River is a tributary of the Colorado River. By removing the natural salt loading in the Dolores River, water quality is improved on the Colorado for an estimated 40 million people downstream, including municipalities, 5.5 million acres of farms, industry, and for communities in Mexico.

The facility has been intercepting and injecting about 95,000 tons annually of brine into the injection well. The proposed alternatives are seeking comparable amounts to be removed, and would federal government funded.

The injected brine fluid is known to cause earthquakes by adding lubrication and pressure to fault lines. An estimated 6,000 mostly smaller earthquakes are thought to be caused by the Paradox injection well since the 1990s, according to government reports and seismologists.

After a 4.0 magnitude earthquake hit in 2013 in the vicinity of the injection well, the facility reduced injection volume to try and minimize induced earthquakes.

The big oneBut when the 4.5 magnitude hit six years later, Reclamation officials decided to shut down the injection well temporarily, said Lesley McWhirter, an environmental planner for the Bureau of Reclamation.

Well pressure is reaching permit threshold standards, an indication that the total capacity of the Leadville formation site storing the brine has been reached, she said.

The EIS proposes several alternatives, including no action, a new nearby injection well, a surface evaporative system, and a zero-liquid discharge brine crystallization system. Alternatives have a goal to last 50 years.

The Paradox Valley Unit is a cost effective salinity control project in the Colorado River Basin as it prevents 95,000 tons of salt annually from reaching the Dolores River and eventually the Colorado River thats approximately 7% of total salinity control occurring in the basin, said Ed Warner, Area Manager for Reclamations Western Colorado Office. Reducing salt in the rivers improves water quality, crop production and wildlife habitat in the basin.

Seismologist explainsWhen fluids are injected deep underground consistently in one location, there is a strong potential for earthquakes to occur, said seismologist Jim Pechmann, of the University of Utah Seismograph Station.

We know there is a cause and effect there, especially if injection has been occurring over a long time such as the Paradox injection well site, he said. He said that there is really no doubt that the large March 4 earthquake was induced by the brine injection.

Industrial injection wells are know to cause earthquakes in areas that are not known for them naturally such as in Oklahoma, Texas, and Southwest Colorado.

Fluids pumped deep underground create pressure against ancient fault lines, which become lubricated and slip, causing earthquakes, Pechmann said. The more the fault gets pressurized, the bigger the magnitude, he said. Old faults that have not been active for millions of years have zones of weakness that can slip under the added pressure. There are always old faults around.

Rock layers with porous features that allow the brine fluid to flow away from the injection well and not build up pressure would help minimize the potential for earthquakes, Pechmann said.

Alternatives priced at $99 million and upThree alternatives and a no action option have been proposed:

Alternative B1, B2: Cap the current injection well and install a new well nearby in the Paradox Valley. Initial studies indicate the proposed new well sites have a Leadville formation with less faults and more space that would be less susceptible to induced earthquakes. They are a greater distance from population areas, and would reduce the level of shaking experienced by residents. One of the sites would require two new bridges across the Dolores River. The costs of the wells, and associated pipelines and pump stations, would be between $99 million and $116 million, and operations and maintenance would create 20-23 jobs. Three-dimensional seismic geologic investigations would be completed to finalize the most ideal location.Alternative C: Brine would be collected from the existing brine production well field and piped to the existing surface treatment facility. Then it would be piped to a series of evaporation ponds seven miles southeast of the production well field. The facility would be operated to evaporate the water from the brine, thereby allowing the solid salt to be harvested for disposal in an onsite salt landfill, or to be used as a commodity.The conceptual pond system design includes a 27-acre surge pond, a 39-acre concentrator pond, 290 acres of crystallizer ponds, 24-acre bittern concentration pond, and a 10- acre-foot bittern storage pond. A hydrogen-sulfide treatment system would be included to remove H2S before brine is discharged to the evaporation ponds. Ponds would be netted according to FWS specifications to restrict access by birds and small mammals and to allow for snow loading.

Salt would be harvested from the evaporation ponds and disposed of in a 60-acre, onsite salt landfill. The salt landfill would reach a vertical height of 100 feet above the ground surface. Estimated construction cost is $132 million. Operation and maintenance would create 20 jobs.

Under Alternative D, brine would be collected from the existing brine production well field and piped to the surface treatment facility. Then it would be piped to a centralized treatment plant, consisting of a series of thermally driven crystallizers. The zero-liquid discharge facility would be operated to evaporate (and later condense) water from the brine, resulting in a solid salt and produced freshwater stream. The solid salt would be transported to an onsite, 60-acre salt landfill. Estimated construction cost is $112 million. Operations and maintenance would generate 157 jobs.jmimiaga@ the-journal.com

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The Wilton Christmas Carolers will sing on the town green at 4:15 p.m., on Dec. 18.

The Wilton Christmas Carolers will sing on the town green at 4:15 p.m., on Dec. 18.

Photo: Contributed Photo / Wilton Christmas Carolers

The Wilton Christmas Carolers will sing on the town green at 4:15 p.m., on Dec. 18.

The Wilton Christmas Carolers will sing on the town green at 4:15 p.m., on Dec. 18.

Wilton carolers will sing at gazebo

The Wilton Christmas Carolers will have their third annual Christmas caroling event on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 4:15 p.m., at the Wilton Center gazebo. The community is welcome to join in.

We experienced a wonderful feeling of the spirit of this magical holiday season while caroling the last two years, with passersby of all persuasions joining in ... no singing talent necessary! said organizer Eleanor Sasso.

The group will provide flashlights and sheet music for all.

Any questions on the event: please text Eleanor at 203-216-6814.

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PASO ROBLES Paso Robles Recreation Services and the Paso Robles Recreation Enhances Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for interested performers for the 2020 Summer Concerts in the Park series.

This highly popular family-friendly concert series attracted over 25,000 attendees in the summer of 2019 and has been an annual tradition throughout the area since 2001.

All shows are free and feature a wide variety of local and regional musical entertainment in the City Park gazebo.

We were thrilled with the outstanding attendance and community support for our Summer Concerts in the Park Series last summer, commented Lynda Plescia, Recreation Services Manager for the City of Paso Robles. Our varied line-up of talented musicians delivered fabulous shows and were looking forward to assembling another crowd-pleasing schedule of performances for the 2020 season.

Concerts will take place on Thursdays from 6-8 p.m., June 4 through Aug. 13.

Musicians interested in consideration for the 2020 season must submit a press kit by Friday, Jan. 17, containing the following materials:

A completed Band Interest Form available at prcity.com/concertsinthepark

One to two relevant videos of previous performances in the last three years

CD demo or downloadable songs

Website or Facebook page information or link

Setlist to cover a two-hour set

Two references

Interested performers must email an electronic press kit (EPK) by the Jan. 17 deadline to Recreation Services Administrative Assistant Wyatt Lund at wlund@prcity.com or submit a physical press kit to Concerts in the Park, Attention: Wyatt Lund, 600 Nickerson Dr., Paso Robles, CA 93446.

For more information, contact Lund at 805-237-3990 or the email address above.

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With Christmas right around the corner, the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the Oaklawn Grange was held Dec. 12.

The Christmas tree and Gazebo were lit by Mayor Allan Fung and his wife, Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung. The event included visits with Santa Claus, music and horse-drawn hayrides provided by New Deal Farm. Visitors enjoyed hot cocoa, cookies other treats.

Horses Eddie and Lenny, driven by New Deal Farm co-owner Julie Kliever, brought riders throughout the neighborhood.

Santa arrived in a Cranston fire truck and then took a hayride to the Grange to meet with local youngsters. A crowd of approximately 150 people turned out, and many brought canned goods to benefit local food pantries.

The Oaklawn Grange was organized in 1909 by 38 people who met at the Old Meeting House, at the location of what is now the Oaklawn Baptist Church. At that time, Oaklawn was a farming community, and the church donated the Meeting House as a place of fellowship.

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AVON, Ohio -- The French Creek Foundation and the City of Avons annual Tree Lighting Ceremony went off without a hitch Dec. 7.

In addition to all the activities, Maya Rak, 10, helped Mayor Bryan Jensen to light the tree.

Maya is bravely fighting cancer right now and we are dedicating this years tree lighting to her, said Clint Gault of the French Creek Foundation, organizers of the yearly event.

What many people dont realize is that we have two meetings a month for six months in preparation of (the event) every year, with the ultimate goal of making an impact on a child who is going through a tough time, he said.

Maya Rak was the winner of the Ride with Santa competition this year. She is incredibly sweet, and my heart goes out to her and her family as she fights through her cancer treatments. I would ask that all say a prayer for her this holiday season."

The festival began at 5 p.m. at Avons gazebo at the corner of Detroit and Stoney Ridge roads. Maya and Santa then led the parade from the gazebo through Olde Avon Village to the municipal parking lot behind the Avon Senior Center, where activities took place.

Donations of canned goods, gift-wrapping supplies and money at the main tent all went to benefit the citys Community Resource Services.

Activities included a gingerbread house contest (see winners below); Live entertainment with a DJ, fairytale characters and an appearance by Lake Erie Crushers mascot Stomper; a craft tent; live reindeer and ponies; Avon school choirs; visits with Santa; and food, including pizza, cookies, coffee and hot cocoa.

"The event was the best it has ever been, Gault said, largely because of all of those who got involved and helped, with a couple thousand people in attendance, and the additions of pony rides and more food vendors.

We are blessed to have a mayor who stands behind and values community gatherings and helping to make an impact on those who are in need," he said.

The holidays sometimes can feel overwhelming with all of the year-end items that need to be completed, but it is important to take a step back and remember all of the blessings we have and be grateful for them, Gault said.

The event is a great reminder that, as the movie Its a Wonderful Life says, Life doesnt have to be perfect to be wonderful.

Winners of the gingerbread house contest were:

- Age Group 3-5: 1st -- Astoria Gault, 2nd -- Silas Long

- Age Group 6-8: 1st -- Bradley Wilson, 2nd -- Jon Gorney

- Age Group 9-11: 1st -- Samantha Gorney (also Library Choice Award), 2nd -- Samuel Plas

- Age Group 12-14: 1st -- Dominic Sprungl

- Age Group 15-18: 1st --Justin Sprungl

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Gazebo Theatre Company, based in Bilston have worked alongside the toy appeal to provide free Christmas gifts for underprivileged and vulnerable children in the community.

The charitable cause supports children in families who may otherwise not receive any presents.

Gazebo's Dennis Ffrench, the longest playing black pantomime dame in the UK, and Rebecca Shepherd will be helping Santa deliver his toys alongside their fun, interactive panto workshops and shows.

The two groups will be visiting children across Wolverhampton and the Black Country.

Rebecca said: "Christmas isn't just about presents, it's about being with people you love and creating magical experiences and memories that last a lifetime.

"Working with Gazebo and the Sikh Toy Appeal this year, we've been able to do just that with so many families and young people.

"It gives us so much joy to see the smiles on their faces and spread the message of Christmas."

Last Sunday Gazebo and the Sikh Toy appeal presented gifts to young people and parents at St Chad's Church, Bilston.

They also had support from local councillors Olivia Birch, Linda Leach and Phil Page, who came along to the church to get involved.

Dennis added: "I have been performing Professional Pantomimes for 25 years. Working with Gazebo and the Sikh Toy Appeal feels like the pinnacle of my career.

"Not only is it a big thank you to a community who have supported me throughout the year, but it brings so much joy, love and hope into the lives of so many people.

"Gazebo and the Sikh Toy Appeal are the personification of community spirit, and I feel privileged and honoured to be part of that journey.

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